Concord police: Driver killed after car loses control, rolls over on I-85

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CONCORD, N.C. — Police are investigating a fatal crash after a car lost control and rolled over on Interstate 85 in Concord early Sunday morning.

The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. on the Interstate 85 southbound exit ramp to Davidson Highway.

The passenger was also transported to the hospital, but is expected to make a full recovery.

Police said a 2014 Nissan Altima lost control, struck a guard rail and a concrete median, causing the Altima to roll over.

Officials said the driver, 27-year-old Deterrius Lamont Johnon from Orlando, Fla., was taken to Atrium Health Northeast, but he later died from his injuries.

Speed was a factor in the crash, but police said they do not suspect alcohol or drugs contributed to it.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.